Assay Lab Labourer

In 2020, G Mining Ventures (GMIN) was created to acquire direct ownership of projects and capitalize on the value uplift that successful mine development offers. In July 2024, GMIN has acquired the OKO West project. The OKO West Project is a new gold discovery in northwest Guyana. It is located south of the historical “OKO” gold district, some 95 km west of Georgetown.

To ensure the achievement of this large-scale project, G Mining Ventures is looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of:

Assay Lab Labourer

The Assay Lab Laborer supports safe and timely sample processing through material handling, basic sample-preparation tasks, housekeeping, stocking, cleaning, and other routine laboratory support activities performed under approved procedures and direct supervision.

Working Conditions

The Assay Lab Labourer works in a mining and mineral processing environment with a combination of laboratory work and the handling of hazardous materials. They are responsible for maintaining a safe work environment. The role involves exposure to plant equipment, noise, dust, varying weather conditions, high-temperature furnaces requiring strict adherence to health, safety and PPE requirements. Extended hours may be required to support production objectives and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, move, organize, stage, and store samples, consumables, supplies, and waste as directed while maintaining sample identification and segregation.
• Perform basic sample-preparation activities for which training and competency have been completed, such as tray handling, drying support, bag handling, cleaning, labeling, or other authorized routine tasks.
• Assist with housekeeping, work-area cleaning, spill response, waste segregation, stocking, and orderly storage of laboratory materials.
• Clean approved laboratory tools, sample-preparation accessories, work surfaces, and containers using established procedures and contamination-control requirements.
• Assist with movement and replenishment of consumables, crucibles, cupels, sample bags, kraft paper, PPE, cleaning materials, and other routine laboratory supplies.
• Follow laboratory procedures, safety instructions, sample-identification requirements, restricted-area controls, and supervisor directions at all times.
• Immediately report damaged equipment, unsafe conditions, spills, missing sample identification, unusual sample conditions, or other abnormalities.
• Do not perform mechanical or electrical maintenance, instrument repair, chemical analysis, or other technical work unless specifically trained, authorized, and assigned under an approved procedure.
• Participate in required safety meetings, training, competency assessments, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support laboratory teamwork and internal customer service through reliable attendance, clear communication, and timely completion of assigned work.
• Perform other duties consistent with the nature and level of the position.
  

Working Experience:

• Entry-level position; previous assay laboratory, sample preparation, industrial, warehouse, or mine-site experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, identify sample labels, maintain orderly work areas, and work safely around industrial laboratory equipment.

Qualification:

• Entry-level position; previous assay laboratory experience.

Technical Skills/ Knowledge:

• Reports administratively to the Assay Lab Manager.
• Receives day-to-day work direction from the Assay Lab Manager, Assay Lab Chemist, Assay Lab Technician, or other designated supervisor depending on assignment.

Work Schedule:

• 14 days On & 7 days Off
• Transport, accommodations, and meals provided on site.

Compensation Package

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive benefits, bonus and Group Insurances